At the newly-renovated Oasis at Gold Spike, tourists and locals alike can expect a unique hotel experience. BY KIMBERLY BAILEY-TUREAUD When it was originally built in 1976, the Oasis at Gold Spike offered few amenities. Today, a host of renovations at the downtown Las Vegas property have transformed it into a 44-room boutique hotel that is […]

BY DR. ROBERT E. FOWLER I want to talk about forgiving yourself. Guilt and Bitterness are the Siamese twins of misery, bringing nothing but resentment and regret. Everywhere I go, I meet people who are continually punishing themselves for the past. They play a game I call “If Only.” If only I knew what I […]

For “Sudden” Sam Smith, the late Jerry Tarkanian will be remembered as a coach who “always gave black players a … chance.” BY KIMBERLY BAILEY-TUREAUD “What I loved about Tark is that he always gave black players a second chance,” says former UNLV star “Sudden” Sam Smith. He was speaking, of course, about Jerry “Tark the […]

A local sports legend nudges local youth toward success. BY KIMBERLY BAILEY-TUREAUD If there’s one thing that Henry Thorns does not lack, it’s self-confidence. Allow him tell you — in a trademark self-reference delivered, naturally, in the thirdperson: “Pound for Pound there is no one who was a better all-around athlete than Henry ‘Hen-Hen’ D. Thorns,” […]

BY CAROL MAYORGA A new year and a new you! Common resolutions to exercise and lose weight might come to mind first, but your health and wealth go hand in hand — now and when you retire. To make sure you are doing everything you can today to plan for a better tomorrow, consider these tips […]